Evercore Reiterates Sell on Franklin Resources (BEN) Amid Mixed Ratings

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is one of the 12 Dividend Stocks With High Insider Buying.

The company saw mixed analyst sentiment on February 5, 2025. Evercore ISI analyst Glenn Schorr, on February 5, 2026, reiterated a Sell rating on Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN), with a price target of $28. Conversely, on the same day, TD Cowen analyst William Katz maintained a Buy rating on the stock and set a price target of $36.

Prior to these updates, on February 4, 2026, the company reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.71 trillion as of January 31, 2026 – a $0.03 million increase compared to the company’s preliminary AUM for the month ended December 31, 2025. Based on the company’s report, the increase was contributed by favorable market conditions and $1.5 billion in long-term net inflows, after accounting for a $1.5 billion outflow from Western Asset Management.

On February 3, 2026, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an Underweight rating on the stock but raised the price target from $21 to $22. Though the firm lowered Q4 EPS estimates by 14%, it remains optimistic for calendar 2026 and 2027, citing improvements in fees and non-operating investment income.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is a global investment management firm that offers diverse products, including mutual funds and institutional accounts. Founded in 1947, the company has its headquarters in California.

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